{"id":149855,"date":"2026-03-22T11:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T05:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=149855"},"modified":"2026-03-22T12:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T07:19:07","slug":"kiran-bedi-says-a-stronger-workforce-needs-more-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/kiran-bedi-says-a-stronger-workforce-needs-more-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiran Bedi: A stronger workforce needs more women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">By Banaja Routray<\/mark><\/strong><br>Bhubaneswar, March 22:<\/em> Kiran Bedi, the country\u2019s first woman IPS officer, on Saturday called for greater participation of women in the workforce, stressing that their empathy, resilience and commitment are key to building stronger institutions and driving sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing around 1,000 participants at a town hall meeting at Vedanta Aluminium in Jharsuguda, Odisha, Bedi urged women professionals to remain committed to continuous learning, lead with empathy and build deeper connections by listening and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the importance of purpose-driven work, Bedi said individuals must show up with integrity every day and recognise that workplace decisions have far-reaching consequences. \u201cThe nation needs more institutions that use resources responsibly and drive growth with purpose. Women must stay committed to learning, lead with empathy, and connect with people by listening and understanding before correcting,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emphasising inclusion, she added that a stronger workforce requires more women who bring a balanced mindset and a drive to deliver. She also encouraged women to take ownership of their roles, foster a sense of belonging and focus on meaningful contributions, noting that recognition naturally follows impactful work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During her visit, Bedi interacted with women employees, entrepreneurs and professionals, sharing insights from her decades of public service. 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